James William Neal

James William “Zeke” Neal, 75, of Piney Flats, went home to be with the LORD on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Jess James and Hazel E. Baxley Neal.

In addition to his parents, three sisters, Sylvia Osborne, Wanda Neal and Rosalee Harvey; one brother, Sam Neal all preceded him in death.

Zeke was a veteran of Vietnam, having served in the U. S. Army and then in the Reserves. He loved raising and working with horses in his youth. Zeke was a retired mechanic for Sheffield Pontiac and Buick Dealership.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Whitaker Neal; his daughter, Melinda and husband Aaron Boling; his son, Scott and wife Kim Neal all of Piney Flats; his daughter, Tricia and fiancé Larry Winston of Jonesborough; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters and one brother; several nieces and nephews.

Zeke will lie in state at Morris-Baker Funeral Home from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the Maple room, Saturday, August 29, 2020. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Monte Vista Memorial Park under the direction of Minister Bo Deaton. Family and friends are asked to assemble by 2:50 pm.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 N. Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909 909.